[2025 Hohhot Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhaojun Museum (Updated Mar)

Planning a trip to Ulanqab-Ordos for the Qingming Festival holiday? This 4-day itinerary will guide you through both areas, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip! -------------------- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Ulanhada Volcano Geopark—Golden Eagle Theatre Explore the spectacular volcanic cluster and marvel at the wonders of nature. In the evening, enjoy a cultural and artistic feast at the Golden Eagle Theatre. Day 2: Huitengxile Grassland Gallop across the vast grassland, immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of grazing cattle and sheep, and experience the unique charm of the prairie. Day 3: Kubuqi Desert (Xiangshawan) Journey to the mystical Kubuqi Desert, listen to the unique sounds of the singing sands, and enjoy the thrill of desert adventure. Day 4: Zhaojun Museum Visit the Zhaojun Museum, learn about the legendary story of Wang Zhaojun, and experience the fusion of history and culture. Conclude your delightful Ulanqab-Ordos journey!🎉 -------------------- Travel Tips: - Food Recommendations 🍽️: Don't miss Bai Da Prairie Pie in Ulanqab and the Chinese cuisine at Haoxiang Grassland City! - Souvenir Prices 💰: Ordos specialties like hand-shredded beef jerky and Xing Feng Health Workshop's hand-fried almonds are both affordable and unique. - March Weather 🌦️: Ulanqab enjoys moderate temperatures in March, but there's a significant difference between day and night temperatures, so remember to bring a warm jacket! - Local Customs 🎉: When experiencing Mongolian culture in Ordos, remember to respect local customs. Avoid stepping over fire stoves or imitating religious rituals. - Sun Protection and Moisturizing 🧴: The grassland has strong sunlight and a dry climate, so don't forget to bring sunscreen and lip balm to stay hydrated. -------------------- From Ulanqab to Ordos, the scenery is breathtaking. Don't miss the beauty of this grassland-desert intersection. Looking forward to your next adventure!

Zhaojun Museum, also known as Zhaojun Tomb or 'Green Mound,' is the burial site of Wang Zhaojun, a famous concubine of the Han Dynasty, as recorded in historical texts and folklore. Zhaojun Tomb is located nine kilometers south of Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on the southern bank of the Dahei River. It was first built during the Western Han Dynasty before the Common Era, constructed by tamping earth. The tomb is shaped like an inverted bucket, standing 33 meters high with a base area of approximately 13,000 square meters. With a history of over 2,000 years, it is one of the largest Han tombs in China.

I just came back from Hohhot during the summer vacation and took my baby to Desert Disney. Thoughts about Lotus Hotel √ Arrive at the Lotus Hotel in the morning and check in first. After putting your luggage in the storage room, go directly to the amusement park. At 3 or 4pm in the afternoon, you will go back to the hotel to rest when you are tired. √ If you stay at the Lotus Hotel, you can take the Express Express on Xiansha Island without queuing, so on day 1, go to Xiansha Island at noon, and on day 2, go to Yuesha Island in the morning when there are fewer people. √The entire hotel is divided into 3 areas, Jinlian District, Honglian District, and Zilian District. We can see the beautiful sunset in the Jinlian District where we live in the evening. √After checking in, you will wear a bracelet, use it to dine and experience various items for free! Share with you our itinerary Day1 Hohhot - check into the hotel → Saishang Old Street The group we signed up for has an airport pick-up service, so we can be dropped off directly so we don’t have to worry about not being able to get a car~ √The hotel we stayed in was a 5-diamond hotel. The service and environment were very good. We went to visit Saishang Old Street, which is antique and charming. Day 2 Zhaojun Museum → Ulan Hada Volcano → Volcano B&B √I have heard the story of Zhaojun’s expedition to the fortress since I was a child. How can I not bring my children to visit Zhaojun Museum? Not only can I experience the history and culture, but I can also bring my children to experience wearing ancient costumes and participate in handicrafts~ √In the afternoon, we set off to Ulan Hada Volcano. Volcano No. 6 is the most beautiful. You can wear astronaut costumes to take photos. We also took our children to experience horse riding and camel riding. This was the first time at the volcanic lake hahaha day3 Volcano→Xiansha Island in Xiangshawan→Lotus Hotel √ Let’s check in first in the morning, store our luggage and then have fun in Xiangsha Bay! Xiansha Island has many desert activities, and the order we enjoyed Amway is camel riding - zip line - off-road vehicle - hump roller coaster - Xiangsha Bay Bell Peak (this project allows you to see the scenery of the whole island, it is fun and suitable for taking pictures ) day4 Xiangshawan Yuesha Island→Ordos Grassland→Mongolian yurt √We queued up before ten o'clock. For such a beautiful swimming pool and sand dunes, we had to take pictures first while there were fewer people. Wearing brighter clothes will make the photo more interesting~ Water Flying - Water Flying Saucer-flying boat, you can play these three projects without wearing a raincoat. √ Let’s go to the grassland in the afternoon. Summer vacation is when the grassland is the greenest!!! Come and play during the summer vacation! The blue sky, white clouds and green grassland are so healing~ day5 grassland→return to Hohhot √After breakfast, we took the kids to the grassland to play archery and grass skiing, which were very interesting grassland activities. Watching the real-life equestrian events was so shocking! Summary: Xiangshawan Lotus is very suitable for bringing children. Both the children and I can have a lot of fun.

🐎Hohhot, a city full of grassland charm🐎 Here, you can feel the magnificence of the vast grasslands under the blue sky and white clouds, listen to the melodious sound of the morin khuur, and taste authentic Mongolian cuisine. Hohhot lets you escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the arms of nature! 🎈Come to Hohhot and start a unique grassland journey!🎈 📕Hohhot Travel Guide📕 📍Day1: Dazhao Temple - Sai Shang Old Street In the morning, visit Dazhao Temple to feel the cultural heritage of Tibetan Buddhism. In the afternoon, stroll along Sai Shang Old Street to experience the traditional charm of Hohhot. 📍Day2: Inner Mongolia Museum - Zhaojun Museum In the morning, head to the Inner Mongolia Museum to learn about the history and culture of Inner Mongolia. In the afternoon, visit the Zhaojun Museum to learn about the story of Zhaojun's journey to the frontier. 📍Day3: Chilechuan Grassland - Naobao Village In the morning, go to Chilechuan Grassland to enjoy the grassland scenery and experience activities such as horseback riding. In the afternoon, head to Naobao Village to feel the perfect fusion of Jiangnan water town and northern folk customs. 🍜Food Recommendations: Hand-grasped Meat: Tender and juicy, original flavor. Roast Whole Lamb: Traditional Mongolian cuisine, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Milk Skin: Sweet and delicious, rich in nutrients. Milk Tea: A characteristic Mongolian beverage, salty and fragrant. 💡Notes: The climate in Hohhot is dry, so pay attention to moisturizing. Respect local religions and customs. The ultraviolet rays on the grassland are strong, so pay attention to sun protection.

Inner Mongolia Museum was founded in 1957, and it is the largest comprehensive museum in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, as well as one of the earliest established museums in the ethnic minority regions of the country. The new museum was completed in 2007, with a total construction area of 64,200 square meters. The architecture has distinctive ethnic characteristics, and its overall shape is modern and innovative, organically integrated with the surrounding environment. Its meaning is 'On the vast grassland stands a Mongolian yurt engraved with historical rings, moving from the profound ancient times to a beautiful future.' The museum's treasures include: Warring States period gold crown ornament with an eagle top, Han dynasty bronze stove with dragon head, Liao dynasty painted wooden coffin, Liao dynasty princess gold mask, and Jun kiln 'Xiao Song Zizao' incense burner. Around the museum, there are also art galleries, art theaters, and science museums, which you can visit if you have time. Zhaojun Museum is located on the bank of the Dahei River in the southern suburbs of Hohhot, based on the tomb of Wang Zhaojun, and is an archaeological museum that integrates the collection, protection, research, display, and social education of cultural relics. The museum features 'Zhaojun Culture,' 'Xiongnu Culture,' and 'Heqin Culture,' and has permanent exhibitions such as 'Zhaojun Going Beyond the Great Wall,' 'Xiongnu Historical and Cultural Exhibition,' and 'Ancient Chinese Heqin Culture Exhibition.' Zhaojun's Tomb, also known as Qingzhong in historical documents, has been clearly recorded since the Tang Dynasty. According to research, it was artificially built and rammed during the Han Dynasty, about 33 meters high, with a base area of 13,000 square meters, and is one of the largest Han tombs in China. The Qingzhen Mosque, located in the Hui District of Hohhot, was built in the 32nd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1693), and is the oldest and largest mosque in Hohhot. The Qingzhen Mosque faces east and west, and is an independent three-entry courtyard, covering an area of more than 4,000 square meters. The temple gate has three rooms, and the 'Qingzhen Mosque' plaque is hung directly above.

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: Zhe·Coffee Hotel (Hohhot Jin Qiao Development Area)→Gerile Ama (Zhonghai Store)→Baoerhan Buddha Pagoda→Sai Shang Old Street Day2: Dazhao Temple→Dashengkui Crosstalk Teahouse (Dashengkui Cultural Park Store)→Hohhot City Museum→Chilechuan Grassland→Petersburg Western Restaurant·Russian Barbecue→Islamic Street→Sai Shang Old Street Day3: E'er Dun Traditional Shabu (Jinqiao Store)→Zhaojun Museum Dazhao Temple

Wang Zhaojun, one of China's four great beauties known as the 'fallen goose', has her ceremonial mound in Hohhot, which is accessible by bus. The first thing you see is the Zhaojun Museum, where you can enter by showing your ID card. Inside, the museum provides a detailed introduction to Zhaojun's history, not only the widely known stories but also those less known to the public. After visiting the museum, there are also exhibits on the history of the Heqin marriage alliance, the Chanyu's great tent, Zhaojun's hometown, the green tomb, and a 5D exhibition. However, visitors are not allowed to enter the green tomb; they can only view it from below. Nonetheless, seeing a scene from my textbooks still made me very happy!

The Tomb of Wang Zhaojun (Wang Zhaojun Museum), also known as "Qing Tomb", is the tomb of Wang Zhaojun, a concubine of the Han Dynasty recorded in historical books and folk tales. It was built during the Western Han Dynasty and has been around for more than 2000 years, making it one of the largest Han tombs in China. In addition to this location, it is said that there are more than a dozen Wang Zhaojun tombs on the southern foot of Daqing Mountain. There has been no archaeological excavation at the Wang Zhaojun tomb site, and there are related tombs or robe tombs in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Henan and other places. The Tomb of Wang Zhaojun in Hohhot has been expanded and renovated, forming three major areas: the new museum area, the mausoleum area, and the garden area (mainly lawns, various trees and ornamental flowers). The main building of the new museum area is like two pyramids, connected by a central corridor to form a 'he' shape, which is currently the first museum in the world to showcase Xiongnu culture. Mausoleum area: There are Qing Tomb, Divine Road, and ancient Chinese marriage hall, 5D cinema (not open), Chanyu's big tent (not open), Wang Zhaojun's old home site (under construction), etc. Garden area: A place for leisure and rest, mainly with lawns, various trees and ornamental flowers. Highlights of Wang Zhaojun's Tomb: 1. Qing Tomb: One of the better-preserved large Han tombs in China 2. Marriage bronze statue: Reappears the harmonious affection between the Han and Mongolian peoples 3. Qing Tomb Archway: Imitating Han architecture, with inscriptions by Ulanfu 4. Dong Biwu's inscription stele Wang Zhaojun's Tomb ticket: Free